Weybourne Hope
Early-attested site in the Parish of Weybourne
Historical Forms
- Bodl Nf Ch, Wabournehope 1418 Chichele
- Waborne Hoope 1580 NfR
- Waborne hoop 1587 ib
- Wayborne Hope 1610 Speed
Etymology
Weybourne Hope, Waburnehope 1291 Bodl Nf Ch , Wabournehope 1418 Chichele, Waborne Hoope 1580 NfR, Waborne hoop 1587ib , Wayborne Hope 1610 Speed, v. ON hóp 'small bay or inlet'. According to Camden (1722) the creek of Wauburnehope was fortified in 1607.